Lizard looks like it’s “fluorescing” cement and concrete will do that. Efflorescence is a natural phenomenon that occurs in any material that contains cement (lime) and comes in contact with water. The process involves natural salts migrating out of the concrete (or mortar, block, or brick), in a. chain reaction triggered by water and carbon dioxide. How to avoid: make sure your cement mix isn’t too wet. Make sure it’s 100% dry before paint and sealer.

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

Excellent - that's something we can do, if we're careful. Thank you so much for the idea.

@CyndiWho

9 ай бұрын

@@UltimatePaperMache Also wanted to let you know I have been following you for more years than I can count.🤣 I think you are amazing!

Jonni, I have lurked on your channel for years and been in awe of your creations, I did paper mache as a child and a teen, but since most of my creations as an adult have been focused on outdoor displays (I am a big Halloween decorator) I have been frustrated that I could never consider paper mache, because i was afraid my work would dissolve into a soggy mess, Since I discovered your videos for an outdoor recipe only a few weeks ago, my imagination has been swirling with possibilities. and now an update! I am delighted. I always used paper towels torn in strips on my childhood projects, and have been reluctant to try a paper clay recipe because I never got the results I wanted from sculpting clay. Slowly building layers with the strips seems to give me more control and I loved the smooth surface that paper towels gave me. I would like to experiment with this recipe and using the strip method, but I wanted to check with you if you had any cautions or concerns before I embark on my Halloween Project. Thank you and your channel so much for all the inspiration!

@SacredDreamer

9 ай бұрын

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Thanks for the update! I used your cement clay recipe for two sculptures 2 weeks ago and love it. The bigger one is about 60cm and the other just a bit smaller. I added some powder colour to the mix and it has come up great. Yesterday I used my Dremel to clean up my carved areas and added a small amount of acrylic paint, and today I have sealed it ready for the garden :)

You are a delight. Please never leave us!

OH THAT'S WHY! THANK GOD! I just tried your paper mache clay recipe yesterday--i usually work with plaster for my sculptures, but I wanted to attempt something more pliable--but it just didn't seem to work quite right. IT WAS WURTH JOINT COMPOUND! Omg, I am so happy. I immediately want to try a different brand!

I have just found your page a couple days back. I am so happy I did, your channel is a real gem❤️

Jonni, this turned out so awesome. Thank you for the update.

You are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing all of your talent with us! 🥰

thank you for the update! should motivate me to finally give this a go!

Very nice! Have been wanting for this update! You are amazing! A perfect example of good on KZread. Thank you!

Amazing update!

Thanks so much Joni Your insights and tutorials are always so straightforward,clear and enjoyable to watch I always learn so much from you Plus I LOVE your work on your wall So real looking! All adorable! Can’t thank you enough Patricia 👍👌 Patricia

It is great that you share what you know. It is neat that you are willing to listen to others and want to learn from others.. I am glad that your toad survived in all kids of weather. You always come up with neat ideas. You are a great teacher!!!!

🥰 always amazing!

Love watching and learning from you over the years❤

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! 😊

Thanks for the update! I love your videos!

Looks so real! 🐸💙

Amazing work love it .

he's adorable!! I'm fascinated with this process, might give it a try sometime! love your work, thank you for sharing 🐸🎨

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

Have fun! 😊

I can't believe it's been that long already. So good to know. Probably depends on each climate, I'd think.

You are a inspiration. 😊

new subscriber you have so much talent and such a positive vibe

Ciao Johnny 👋 👋 Greetings from Greenwich London ⚓️⛵️ Cheers ☕️🫖👍🌹✅

This is great. I have a sculpture that I want to make for my yard, and I have been wracking my brain for what medium to use. This is fabulous!

@UltimatePaperMache

8 ай бұрын

Have fun! 😊

I love your work, your content, and your style. I'd love to see your videos expand to TikTok, as well. (If you're already there, I failed to find you.) I know new platforms can be daunting but, if it feels that way, I or many other fans would gladly help. Thank you for all of the instruction. I hope life is treating you well. Cheers!

Thanks for exposing the shortcomings of Wurth brand compound--I remember to avoid Dap whenever I do get around to buying some, and I woulda pounced on Wurth. My guesses about the lizard damage are it could be calcification residue from rock salt used on a nearby porch or sidewalk. Or, it might be impact damage from hailstones that shattered the layer of sealant, making it detach and get opaque. OR...it's a sign it's about to undergo some kinda Godzilla-size growth spurt. Say, how big IS your friend's yard?

@connieebinger6343

8 ай бұрын

😂

I love your work and watching your videos Thank you

Yes, I have been wondering how did it turn out. I have made several of your recipes for my kids, and one of them is turning into quite the talented little sculptor. We were curious about recipes for garden statues. Thank you for doing all this experimenting for us. Very useful information for the hot and humid climate we have here in Belize. Much appreciated. ❤ 🇧🇿

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

I'm glad you like the recipes - it's fun to experiment with them. 😊

I agree its the sealer it happened to me as well

Have you tried a product called dry lock. It's what people making aquarium back grounds use. You won't have the really long dry time and it should be water tight without sealing it. I would probably seal it anyway to keep the paint safe on top. But you basically just paint it on with a couple of coats. You can also color it to make your base color.

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

I've used that paint on the basement walls, and it seemed to do a good job. I haven't tried it outside, though. If it works in aquariums, it would probably work in the rain, too - but I haven't tried it.

Thanks so much!!🎉❤

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome. 😊

Looks very nice. Something I'd like to make for my yard someday, a child size figure as an artist painting at an easel. Any ideas on how to do that?

Hello. You are just amazing. Considering the weight and convenience when carrying this toad sculpture while travelling..how heavy or light is this toad made of paper cement clay?

It looks like that salamander was set outside in winter, having not fully dried yet. cement needs a lot of time to fully dry. even when hardened, it might contain some moisture. not sure if it's because the mixture wasn't...well....thoroughly mixed.

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

Interesting - thanks for the tip. I'll pass it on to Michele. 🙂

Hi Jonni I enjoyed the toad update and a news letter would be great I follow you and you clay recipe thank you Russ

Good morning, you are amazing 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

It’s been one year already?!!?!? 🤯

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

Time flies, doesn't it? 😊

Which of the paper Mache cement clay did you use: the one with joint compound or without?

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

I used the one with joint compound for the toad.

I am wondering if you ever take out some of the structural parts of your creations before finishing? I'm thinking of the weight as being a problem...

@UltimatePaperMache

4 ай бұрын

With this recipe I use crumpled foil armatures, which are very light.

I would use a sealer that is make for pavers.

I always read what you send :)

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! 😊

Hi jhonny i have a question for you i really wanna make a peacock sculpture and i planned everything about his body but i'm not concerned about how to make the feathers realistic cause they have a lot of kind of hairs attached ro the quill i think it's called, and as well i'm not sure about how to have a support for the feathers because i want to make a peacock opening his tail, so what do you suggest

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

Will you be keeping the peacock inside? I have a video about making feathers, but I don't know how well it would work for that particular kind of feather. You can see the video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIapt82HYtjQlps.htmlsi=h9lcQDQ4rA_JJc3i

@Steven_cole

9 ай бұрын

@UltimatePaperMache oh really i will check it cause that will save everything. Thank you jonni for all of your great work you do

@Susie_Floozie

9 ай бұрын

@Steven_cole I tinker with things a lot, and I've been turning this over in my mind...then I noticed the large bamboo folding fan on the wall above my bathroom window. Each blade of this wall fan is 2 feet long, and it folds out almost in a half-circle shape. I don't know how large your sculpture is, but there are many sizes of paper-covered wooden fans available on the cheap. The even spacing of the blades would make a fine armature for any arrangement of a peacock tail.

👍💖

How long did you wait before painting it?

@UltimatePaperMache

Ай бұрын

Gosh it's been a long time since I made it, so I can't remember. You do need to let it cure until it's completely dry, but you don't want to hurry the process. Plan on giving it several weeks, at least. Have fun!

Do you think if you left it out side for thousands of years. Will it last like the Roman Colloseum?

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

I don't know about that, but it's fun to think about. 🙂

PLZ TRY SEALING IN RESIN!

The first

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

😊